The representatives of Forum of BSNL Unions/Associations met CMD BSNL and discussed on the memorandum submitted to Hon'ble Finance Minister Shri P. Chidambaram, Chairman GoM on the revival of BSNL/MTNL. CMD appreciated the concern of BSNL Unions/Associations and mentioned that this is the right time to apprise all the members of the GoM regarding issues related to Viability of BSNL and its revival. He mentioned that BSNL Management has also given the presentation to DoT on 8th & 9th May, 2013 on this issue. We apprised him that the memorandum has been given to the members of GoMs as well as being given to all the Hon'ble MP's throughout the country to apprise them on the issue.
CMD apprised in brief that Govt. is planning for revival plan in three
phases i.e. Short Term, Medium Term and Long Term Plans. The GoM meeting
was scheduled to be held on 10th May 2013 but it has been cancelled,
hence we have sufficient time to brief GoM . On the issue of 78..2% IDA
fixation, the Forum leaders demanded that the orders be issued without
any further delay, in any case before 12.06.2013, when one year will be
over after the strike agreement on 78..2% IIDA fixation. Forum also
suggested that CMD pursue the matter with BRPSE to which it has been
referred to. On the issue of 78.2% IDA fixation, CMD
mentioned that It is agreed that presently BSNL is making losses but
BSNL is not a sick industry, hence the case should have not been sent to
BRPSE for comments. However, he assured to discuss the matter with
Senior level officers in DoT as well as BRPSE for early settlement.
He also mentioned that this year BSNL's loss is expected to be about
8200 Crores which is Rs. 600 Crores less than the last year which gives
a ray of hope for the revival. He also mentioned that BSNL's salary
payment and OPEX charges are about 91.5% of the earnings and only 8.5% funds remains
available for the developmental activities. On CAPEX BSNL have
taken loan
of about Rs.2000 Crores. But this can be paid in case the Rural Subsidiary Rs.
2750/- (Rs. 1500 Crores from July- 2011 to June-2012 and Rs. 1250
Crores from July-2012 to March-2013) is received from USO as per the
decision of Telecom Commission. He further mentioned that notional loan
Rs. 7500 Crores against BSNL has been paid to DOT with interest for the
last thirteen years of Rs. 12000/- Crores and now on remaining loan of
Rs. 1000 Crores will also be paid shortly and the interest
amount will be less to pay.
On the query of BSNL/MTNL merger, he mentioned that it is a long term
plan of Govt. to have Pan India presence PSU. Merge of BSNL/MTNL
provides many benefits these PSUs on Tax payments etc but some staff
related issue i.e. higher pay in MTNL and Rule-37A Pension in BSNL etc.
needs solution.
But these may be sorted out when there is strong will power in
Government. He appealed that BSNL Unions/Associations and BSNL Management should
work as a team to protect BSNL & for its growth.
In addition
to the Forum Convener Com.V.A.N. Namboodiri, available General
Secretaries including Com. P. Abhimanyu (BSNLEU), Prahlad Rai (AIBSNLEA),
Sebastin K (SNEA), Rajmouli (AGS, NFTE) and Animesh Mitra (Dy.GS, BSNLEU)
were present. From the Management side, Director (HR) Shri A.N. Rai was
also present.--from AIBSNLEA courtesy
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